Chris Eubank Jr claims he suffered an elbow injury during sparring last week

A statement from his team said: "There has not been a fighter in the history of British boxing who has had such a vast chasm of fighting prowess between him and the contenders for the British Championship in ability, speed, strength, accuracy and skill.

"The relinquishing of the British Championship due to injury sustained in a sparring session is perhaps a blessing in disguise.

"Chris Eubank Jnr's management team will use the injury as an opportunity to step aside and fight high-calibre world competition."